Diagnostic Tools
A device used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal sounds of a patient's body, primarily heart and lung sounds.
Stethoscope
used to deliver oxygen to a patient in respiratory distress or requiring supplemental oxygen
(don't overthink this one)
oxygen mask
Specially designed, used for cutting tissue, sutures, or bandages during surgical procedures
Scissors/Surgical Scissors
non-invasive device that measures the oxygen saturation level in a patient’s blood.
(hint: there is a common abbreviation)
pulse oximeter
portable device that automatically diagnoses life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and delivers an electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm.
(hint: certification in 10th grade)
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
A tool used to look into the ears, enabling the examination of the ear canal and eardrum.
Otoscope
A device that delivers fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into a patient’s circulatory system at controlled rates.
(hint: chemotherapy)
infusion pump
a small and sharp knife used by surgeons for making incisions in the skin and other tissues
scalpel
A device that continuously monitors the heart rate of a fetus during labor and delivery to ensure the baby’s well-being
fetal heart montior
a machine that provides mechanical ventilation by delivering breaths to patients who cannot breathe adequately on their own.
Ventilator
An instrument used to dilate an orifice or cavity to allow for inspection
(commonly used in gynecological exams)
speculum
A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine; used for patients who cannot urinate on their own.
Foley catheter
tweezer-like instruments used to grasp, hold, or manipulate tissues and other objects during surgery.
forceps
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart, used to diagnose various cardiac conditions
Electrocardiography (ECG)
A machine that removes blood, secretions, or obstructions from a patient’s airway to ensure proper breathing during emergencies.
Suction device
An imaging device that uses sound waves to produce images of organs and structures inside the body.
bonus (+100 pts): what are two specialities of medicine that this could be used for?
ultrasound machine
A complex machine used to filter waste and excess fluid from the blood in patients with kidney failure.
Hemodialysis Machine
A clamp used to control bleeding by constricting blood vessels or tissue during surgery
Hemostat
A device for measuring blood glucose levels, commonly used by diabetics to monitor their sugar levels
(hint: diabetes)
glucometer
an intravenous (IV) solution containing electrolytes and vitamins, often used to treat patients with dehydration or alcohol withdrawal.
(hint: fruit)
A laboratory device that spins samples at high speeds to separate components based on density, is often used for blood testing.
Centrifuge
An implanted device that sends electrical impulses to specific brain areas; often used to treat movement disorders like Parkinson's disease.
Deep brain stimulator
a surgical tool that uses electric current to cut tissue and coagulate blood, minimizing bleeding during operations
Electrocautery
An instrument used to measure blood pressure
common name: blood pressure cuff
Sphygmomanometer
a machine that turns liquid medication into mist, making it easier to inhale for respiratory treatment.
nebulizer